Sweet marjoram

Origanum species

Herbs

Plant 12" apart; grow from seed or cuttings, as Origanum heracleoticum, the actual kitchen oregano. Seedlings are delicate and can be difficult to handle. Light soil, tolerates drier conditions. Perennial; can be overwintered indoors in pots where not hardy. Divide clumps in spring or fall. Zone 3-9

Origanum majoranum is hardy only to zone 8, though some hybrids well into colder areas. Origanum vulgare, wild marjoram, is hardy in zone 4-8